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The boring daily trio - moisturise without fail, bathe short and lukewarm, dress soft - plus trigger habits, stress care and short nails.
You cannot always prevent the tendency to dermatitis, but you can absolutely prevent most flares. Prevention is a daily routine, not a one-time fix.
Prevent dermatitis flares with the boring daily trio - moisturise without fail, bathe short and lukewarm, dress soft - plus personal trigger habits (gloves, nickel-free, fragrance-free), stress care and short nails.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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